QC Technician

Quality Control Technician

We're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to help ensure raw materials and finished products meet established quality standards. This role goes beyond routine testing and involves investigating quality issues, performing analytical testing, and supporting continuous product excellence in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve incoming materials and finished products for quality compliance
• Perform laboratory testing, including pH, specific gravity, titrations, microbiological testing, chromatography, and other analytical methods
• Conduct sensory evaluations
• Investigate quality deviations and support root cause analysis efforts
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Accurately document test results and communicate findings to the quality team
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field preferred
• 1-3 years of quality control laboratory experience in food, beverage, ingredient, chemical, or related manufacturing environments
• Experience with chromatography (GC preferred) and analytical laboratory equipment
• Strong understanding of chemistry principles and laboratory practices
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Microbiological testing experience
• Knowledge of GMPs and quality systems
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques and laboratory instrumentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities

Schedule & Environment

• Monday-Friday | 10:00 AM-6:30 PM
• Clean, modern laboratory setting
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deerfield, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Deerfield, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.